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Fights To Watch Before UFC Moscow

Look back at eight stand out fights from some of the card's biggest stars

By Gavin Porter, On Twitter @PorterUFCNews
• Nov. 8, 2019

The Octagon has returned to Russia, featuring two of the nation's most popular mixed martial artists.

Zabit Magomedshapirov has long been considering one of the rising contenders in the UFC's featherweight division. On Saturday he will have to prove it once again, as he faces the dangerous Calvin Kattar in Moscow. This fight originally was slated as the co-main event at UFC Boston in mid-October but, one the fight eventually landed as the main event in Magomedshapirov's homeland.

It will be a heck of a fight that fight fans won't want to miss.

The co-main event features the return of heavyweight contender Alexander Volkov and the ever busy Greg Hardy. Both fighters are looking to make a statement and get right in the mix at the top of the division.

The rise of Zabit Magomedsharipov continued at UFC 235 as he showed up in a big way against respect featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens. It was three rounds of highly competitive actions that if you haven't seen, you will really enjoy.

Calvin Kattar vs Ricardo Ramos

UFC 238 - June 8, 2019

Calvin Kattar has been on the verge of a break through for some time. And he made a statement that he's ready to make a run by starching Ricardo Ramos in his hometown of Chicago at UFC 238.

Alexander Volkov vs Fabricio Werdum

UFC London - March 17, 2018

How do you let the world know that you're one of the best heavyweights in the UFC? Taking out a former champion helps. Alexander Volkov took on Fabricio Werdum and showed just how dangerous he is by defeating the champ in emphatic fashion.

Greg Hardy vs Juan Adams

UFC San Antonio - July 20, 2019

Juan Adams asked for Greg Hardy, and he got Greg Hardy. Take a look at Hardy's handiwork in the Octagon to see why he is an exciting prospect in the heavyweight division.

Ed Herman vs Patrick Cummins

UFC Rochester - May 18, 2019

Ed Herman wanted to show that he still had it. And he did just that by defeating Patrick Cummins in his second fight of the year. Even better, he did it by knockout in the first round at UFC Rochester.

Rocco Martin vs Jake Matthews

UFC Adelaide - December 2, 2018

Rocco Martin doesn't lack in confidence - and why should he? Martin trains with some of the best in the world at American Top Team and has some of the slickest submissions in the division. Jake Matthews found that out the hard way.

Magomed Ankalaev vs Marcin Prachnio

UFC Moscow - September 15, 2018

Magomed Ankalaev displayed some serious power by taking of business against Marcin Prachnio in the UFC's first ever event in Russia. Watch his first round finish in the collection!

Danny Roberts vs Oliver Enkamp

UFC London - March 17, 2018

At UFC London back in 2017, Danny Roberts caught Oliver Enkamp with one heck of a left that nearly sent Enkamp spinning to the canvas. Roberts pounced and was able to finish the fight for a quick night at the office.